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An accent armchair is the piece that gives a room personality - a splash of colour in a corner, a comfortable spot by the window, or the finishing touch beside a fireplace. Our range spans buttoned wing chairs, curved tub and cocktail chairs, mid-century silhouettes and cosy fireside designs, in velvet, boucle, woven fabric and faux-leather finishes to complement or contrast with your sofa.
Below you'll find simple guidance on where to place an accent chair, how to pick a colour and fabric that works, and how to get the scale right - so your chair looks intentional rather than an afterthought, with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
Unlike a sofa, an accent armchair doesn't have to seat the whole household - it just has to work hard in one spot. A single chair angled into a living-room corner softens a hard edge and creates a reading nook. A pair either side of a fireplace or window brings symmetry and a hint of the hotel lounge. In a bedroom, one in the corner is the perfect place to sit while you dress, and in a hallway or home office it adds a welcoming, considered touch. Think about the view and the light before you settle on a position.
Because an accent chair is a smaller commitment than a sofa, it's the ideal place to be a little braver with colour. To make it pop, pick a shade that contrasts with your sofa but picks up a tone already in the room - a cushion, a rug or the curtains. For a calmer look, choose a texture rather than a colour: boucle adds cosy depth in a neutral, velvet feels rich and catches the light, and faux leather brings a smart, wipe-clean edge. If the chair sits in a busy family space, a hard-wearing weave or faux leather will cope far better than a pale flat fabric.
Match the chair to its neighbours. A tall wing chair suits a room with height and a full-size sofa, while a low tub or cocktail chair sits more comfortably in a compact space or beside a lower settee. Measure the spot you have in mind and leave enough room to walk past without squeezing. For comfort, consider how the chair will be used - a supportive, upright fireside chair is easier to rise from, while a deeper, softer seat invites you to curl up with a book. Add a small cushion for lower-back support and to tie the chair into your scheme.
It doesn't need to - an accent chair is meant to add interest, so a contrasting colour or texture often looks best. To keep it cohesive, choose a shade or fabric that echoes something already in the room, such as a cushion, rug or the curtains.
Anywhere it adds comfort and balance - angled into a living-room corner as a reading nook, in a pair by a fireplace or window for symmetry, or in a bedroom corner. Think about the light and the view before choosing the spot.
Match it to its surroundings. A tall wing chair suits rooms with height and a full-size sofa, while a low tub or cocktail chair works better in compact spaces or beside a lower settee. Always measure the spot and leave room to walk past.
Boucle and velvet add texture and a touch of luxury for occasional-use chairs, while faux leather and hard-wearing weaves are easier to wipe clean in busy family rooms. Choose based on how much day-to-day use the chair will get.
Yes - a single statement chair in a corner or beside the sofa looks intentional and fills an awkward space beautifully. You only need a pair if you're after a symmetrical look, such as either side of a fireplace.
We deliver across the UK, carefully packed, and every accent armchair is covered by our 30-day returns policy, so you can be sure the colour and comfort are right for your room.
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